Logitech Brings 720p And 1080p Capture To New Webcam Line

We aren't sure if you've noticed, but HD video is "in." Nearly every
major smartphone launching now has HD video recording, with the iPhone 4
even getting an iMovie app to edit all of that high resolution footage.
Traditionally, PC webcams have lagged behind on the technology front.
Most people have seemed satisfied with low-res VGA video chats for
awhile now, with only those major Cisco teleprescence systems offering
true HD conferencing.

The time to bring that tech into the consumer arena is now, with Logitech at the front of the pack. The company has today revealed a full
lineup of HD webcams, including the new Vid HD and HD Pro Webcam C910.
The whole line offers 720p video calling, Full HD 1080p video recording,
one-click HD uploading to Facebook and YouTube and their own Fluid
Crystal technology.

The C910 is quite possible the wildest consumer webcam we've seen,
offering true 1080p capture with two stereo microphones and a super
sleek profile. The C510 is a bit lower-end, but it offers 360-degree
full-rotation so your entire family can say hello to the other side of
the world. Bringing HD webcam tech to the masses are the C310 and C270,
which are also detailed in full below. The C910 is still just $99.99,
while the others start at $39.99; shipping starts this month in the U.S.

Every new Logitech HD webcam features Logitech Fluid Crystal
technology,
ensuring that each video call and recording offers crystal clear
images
with smooth, fluid motion and rich, true-to-life colors, even in
the
real world.

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 — HD in Every Way

Setting a new standard in quality, the top-of-the-line Logitech HD
Pro
Webcam C910 not only lets you record video in stunning Full HD
1080p and
make video calls in fluid HD 720p, but it also features
crystal-clear
stereo audio with two mics – one on either side of the webcam
lens.

If you prefer a webcam that can go wherever you go, the portable Logitech
HD Webcam C510 — with its fold-and-go design — makes it easy
to take
your webcam with you. So whether you want to make a video call at
home,
at the hotel, or at the office, the C510 webcam will fold up and
fit in
your pocket for easy transport. Plus, the 360-degree full-rotation
allows you to swivel the webcam around and include more people on
your
video calls and recordings.

Logitech also introduced two HD webcams at a price that everyone
can
afford: the Logitech®
HD Webcam C310 and the Logitech® HD Webcam C270.

Logitech Vid HD — HD 720p Video Calls

Logitech Vid HD brings the HD video-calling experience full
circle,
because you can’t have a high-definition video call with an HD
webcam
unless you have software that can transmit two-way live video in
HD.

So if you’ve been waiting for a simpler and better way to make a
video
call, Vid HD is the free, fast and easy way to make an HD video
call —
and it’s included with all new Logitech webcams, as well as
available
for free download at www.logitech.com/vid.

If you’re already using Logitech Vid™, you can upgrade to Vid
HD and use it today with any HD-ready webcam.

One-Click Upload to Facebook and YouTube

In today’s world, social networking is an essential part of
day-to-day
life for millions, and video is an indispensable part of sharing
your
life with the people you care about. With Logitech’s new lineup of
HD
webcams, it’s a snap to record and upload HD videos to Facebook or
YouTube. For your convenience, the included Magix™ photo and video
editing software will help you polish the rough edges before your
video
goes viral. And the included picture and video gallery makes it
easy to
store your memories, too.

Taking Photos with Logitech HD Webcams

The new Logitech webcams make it easy to take a snapshot and
e-mail them
to your friends and family. The C910 webcam offers rich,
10-megapixel
photos, the C510 webcam will create dazzling 8-megapixel
snapshots, the
C310 webcam takes crisp, clear 5-megapixel pictures and the C270
webcam
will take 3-megapixel photos. (Highest-quality photos are software
enhanced.)

Compatible with All Major Video-Calling Clients

All new Logitech HD webcams are Skype®-certified, optimized for
Windows
Live™ Messenger, and will work with the major video-calling
clients,
including Skype, Yahoo!® Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, and
Gmail™
Voice and Video Chat.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910 is expected to be available in the
U.S.,
Europe and Asia in August for a suggested retail price of $99.99
(U.S.).
The Logitech HD Webcam C510 (SRP: $59.99 U.S.) is expected to be
available in the U.S. in June and in Europe and Asia in August.
The
Logitech HD Webcam C310 (SRP: $49.99 U.S.) and the Logitech HD
Webcam
C270 (SRP: $39.99 U.S.) are expected to be available in the U.S.
in
June, in Europe in July, and in Asia in August. For more
information on
Logitech HD webcams, please visit www.logitech.com/webcams.